The proliferation of ETFs has opened up the investable universe to virtually anyone with a brokerage account; novice investors can trade alongside seasoned money managers in any number of asset classes that were previously simply out-of-reach for most, with everything from emerging markets bonds to commodities and in between. With innovation comes complexity, however, and with over 1,400 ETPs to choose from, some investors are undoubtedly intimidated by the sheer product lineup [see also How To Buy The Right ETF Every Time]. Luckily, the ETF Database offers investors an easy, clear cut way to sort through products that fall in the same corner of the market. ETFdb Realtime Ratings ease the product-selection burden by offering a transparent, rules-based framework for evaluating the efficiency of exchange-traded funds in the same category. Take for example hedge fund ETFs; with over a dozen offerings in this ETFdb Category, it’s no wonder that many can themselves struggling when it comes [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: ProShares Launches Hedge Fund Replication ETF (HDG) ETF Pipeline Grows: More Hedge Fund Products, VIX ETNs In The Works Closer Look At Hedge Fund ETFs Talking Hedge Fund ETFs, Inflation-Proofing, And More With Adam Patti Credit Suisse Launches Hedge Fund ETN (CSLS)

The proliferation of ETFs has opened up the investable universe to virtually anyone with a brokerage account; novice investors can trade alongside seasoned money managers in any number of asset classes that were previously simply out-of-reach for most, with everything from emerging markets bonds to commodities and in between. With innovation comes complexity, however, and with over 1,400 ETPs to choose from, some investors are undoubtedly intimidated by the sheer product lineup [see also How To Buy The Right ETF Every Time]. Luckily, the ETF Database offers investors an easy, clear cut way to sort through products that fall in the same corner of the market. ETFdb Realtime Ratings ease the product-selection burden by offering a transparent, rules-based framework for evaluating the efficiency of exchange-traded funds in the same category. Take for example hedge fund ETFs; with over a dozen offerings in this ETFdb Category, it’s no wonder that many can themselves struggling when it comes [...]